What type of compensation can I claim for slip-and-fall injuries? On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Dec 21, 2016 | Personal Injury Wintertime is often hazardous for many Raleigh seniors. The wet weather conditions and cold temperatures can make it challenging for older people to get around safely. The risk of slipping, falling and sustaining personal injuries is great. Also, many […]

How does holiday drinking affect your driving? On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Dec 12, 2016 | Personal Injury The holidays are a time of joy and merriment and usually involve alcohol. It is also a time for travel, and drinking and driving are not a good combination. It is important to know how alcohol affects your ability to […]

Fatal accidents on dangerous film sets On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Dec 6, 2016 | Workers’ Compensation North Carolina residents who have worked on film sets may be aware that film production can be risky. While working at unfamiliar locations for short periods of time, some producers do not prioritize safety due to time and budget constraints. In […]

Winter Biking Tips in Raleigh On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Nov 21, 2016 | Personal Injury Winters in Raleigh are never going to be mistaken for blustery Chicago or Boulder. That’s good news for those bike commuters and enthusiasts out there who like to ride year round. Unless you are in the mountains in the western part of […]

Educating residents about the Note 7 fire hazard On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Sep 20, 2016 | Products Liability As a result of 35 cases of Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 overheating and causing fires, the company recalled every Note 7 that had been sold. That is believed to be close to a million units sold worldwide. It has […]

Why slaughterhouse injuries are underreported On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | May 31, 2016 | Workers’ Compensation The government states in a new report that slaughterhouse workplace safety has improved since 2005. However, North Carolina readers may be surprised that illnesses and injuries are likely underreported and that the data federal regulators have collected likely does not represent all […]

Haeco leaked confidential employee information On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | May 19, 2016 | Civil Trial Haeco leaked confidential employee information for 3,000 employees Employees of Haeco Americas LLC filed a proposed class action in North Carolina federal court on Tuesday, saying it violated privacy laws by falling for a phishing scheme, emailing the sensitive tax information of […]

Drug maker failed to warn Cancer patients of permanent hair loss On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | May 7, 2016 | Products Liability Drug maker failed to warn Cancer patients of permanent hair loss. Several lawsuits states the manufacturer of Taxotere (Sanofi-Aventis) failed to warn patients and physicians of the increased risks of permanent alopecia (loss of hair) through […]

The link between sleep and workplace injuries On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Apr 6, 2016 | Workers’ Compensation A study of more than 1,200 people who were screened for obstructive sleep apnea at British Columbia sleep clinic has shed some light on the link between sleep and workplace injuries, and it may be of interest to North Carolina […]

Workers’ compensation and case-shifting On Behalf of O’Malley Tunstall PLLC | Mar 22, 2016 | Workers’ Compensation When workers in North Carolina suffer an on-the-job injury, they should be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. Certain types of workplace injuries, such as fractures, are easily traced to the workplace. Others, however, may be more difficult to show that they resulted from […]